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Our Visit Would Provide Nigeria Opportunity for More EU Interventions- COAFR
Our Visit Would Provide Nigeria Opportunity for More EU Interventions- COAFR
By: Michael Mike
The Chairperson of the Council of European Union’s Africa Working Party (COAFR), Ms. Yamina Guerfi has explained that the visit of the team to Nigeria would present the host country an opportunity at the round table were appraisal of European interventions would be made.
Guerfi who spoke to journalists during the hosting of the team by the Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria and Rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Pieter Leenknegt, in Abuja on Monday evening, said the country may benefit from further interventions after the appraisal.
She said the choice of Nigeria for the visit was easy as the country just transit into a new administration and the administration has further shown interest in attracting foreign investment.
She also noted that Nigeria as the largest democracy and economy in Africa is a natural attraction to everyone and as such appealing to European Union.
Guerfi noted that slated during the visit are discussions with many facets of Nigerian communities, business, government and civil societies.
Speaking on the visit of the team to Nigeria, the Belgian Ambassador said: “The good news is that the 17 EU Member States diplomats and the 6 eurocrats in the visiting COAFR delegation have chosen Nigeria among the 49 sub-Saharan African countries they could in theory have visited on their annual trip.
“Of course, our Nigerian guests tonight will only find this natural, as theirs is the economically biggest and most populous African nation. Yet, as we all know from the Eurovision Song Festival, in beauty contests between countries there is often more than meets the eye, so kudos to Nigeria and to our dear EU Ambassador Samuela Isopi for having lobbied the COAFR troops so well, and for having made the final cut !
“Our COAFR delegates come at a significant moment for this country : of bold reforms and economic hardship, and in a challenged sub-region.”
Our Visit Would Provide Nigeria Opportunity for More EU Interventions- COAFR
Zulum Appoints Engr Peter Samuel as General Manager BOSAMA
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of Engr Peter Samuel, MNSE, MNIAE, as the General Manager of Borno State Agricultural Mechanization Authority (BOSAMA).
In a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dauda Iliya, the appointment was based on Engr Samuel’s outstanding professional competence, proven track record, and experience in agricultural engineering and mechanization.
The statement noted that Engr Samuel possesses the requisite qualifications, technical expertise and leadership capacity required to reposition BOSAMA in line with Governor Zulum’s agricultural transformation agenda.
The newly appointed General Manager is an Agricultural Engineer with academic, professional, administrative, and practical experience in agricultural mechanization, farm power and machinery, irrigation engineering, and agricultural infrastructure development.
He holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Farm Power and Machinery from Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (formerly the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi), a Postgraduate Diploma in Farm Management and Production Economics from Nasarawa State University, and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Agricultural and Environmental Resources Engineering from the University of Maiduguri.
Engr Samuel has distinguished himself through years of meritorious service in teaching, research, agricultural engineering practice, and project implementation. He currently serves as a Lecturer in Farm Power and Machinery at Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri.
Over the years, he has held several strategic leadership positions, including General Manager of a commercial agricultural enterprise, Project Coordinator, Programme Coordinator, and Consultant on numerous agricultural development interventions implemented by reputable national and international organisations.
He is a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE).
Governor Babagana Zulum congratulated the new General Manager on his appointment and urged him to deploy his wealth of knowledge, technical expertise, and experience in agricultural mechanization to strengthen the operations of BOSAMA
Zulum Appoints Engr Peter Samuel as General Manager BOSAMA
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade have arrested a suspected military impostor during a fighting patrol in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 1:30 p.m. on July 4 by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi while conducting routine patrols within Malumfashi town.
According to the sources, the suspect was intercepted while wearing a woodland camouflage three-quarter short, raising suspicion among the troops.
A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a fake Nigerian Army identity card, four Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards, one woodland camouflage three-quarter short, a wristwatch and the sum of ₦17,000.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to curb impersonation of security personnel and other criminal activities within the area.
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kankomi have recovered 50 rustled cattle after repelling suspected cattle rustlers during an ambush operation in Chikun Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a distress call at about 9:55 a.m. on July 4 over the activities of suspected rustlers at Ungwan Gontu community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly laid an ambush and made contact with the fleeing suspects, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock and escape into the surrounding area.
During the operation, the troops recovered 50 rustled cattle, which were subsequently identified and handed over to their rightful owner.
Military sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects as security operations continue to combat cattle rustling and other criminal activities across Kaduna State.
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